At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious menus and lead a passionate kitchen team.
- Company: Join Young's, a vibrant pub and hotel group with a welcoming atmosphere.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, and a solid pension scheme.
- Other info: Access to training, masterclasses, and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Unleash your creativity and make an impact in a dynamic culinary environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP with leadership skills.
About us:
What we offer our Sous Chefs:
- Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
- Autonomy to create your own menus and specials, alongside your Head Chef
- Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills
- Free meals
- 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
- Share save Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- 28 Days Holiday per year
What we look for in a Sous Chef:
We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves as a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome.
As the successful Sous Chef you will:
- Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
- Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
- Be an active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills
- Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
- Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
- Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
- Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams
Thanks for your interest in working with Young's. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!
Sous Chef in Kent employer: Young's
At Young's, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer for our Sous Chefs, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and leadership. With access to our Head Chef development programme, culinary masterclasses, and a supportive team environment, you will have ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Enjoy benefits such as free meals, a generous discount across our pubs and hotels, and a company pension scheme, all while working in a welcoming atmosphere that values quality food and excellent service.
